LOCAL SPORTS SCAN

SHILLONG: Goa played out a
goalless draw against Mizoram in the Dr BC Roy Trophy match in Shillong, on
Tuesday. Goa put up a strong defensive performance in the first half which saw
keeper Mahadev Gawade bring couple of good saves in the opening minutes of the
game. In the second half, Goa started brightly as coach Charles made some
changes. Jovito came in for Aryan and Caine was replaced by Crespo. In the
dying minutes of the game, Goa’s Jovito Fernandes tried his luck but his well
taken shot hit the side post. Goa’s striker Salgeo Dias was brilliant upfront.
Goa next play Uttar Pradesh on January 30.

Mini U-14 Tennis Ball Cricket c’ship on Feb 15

PANAJI: Goa Tennis Ball Cricket
Association will be organising the first Goa State Mini U-14 Tennis Ball
Cricket Championship for boys and girls on February 15 at Kholpewadi, Sal,
Bicholim. The championship is open for schools and primary schools where
players born on or after January 1, 2008 are eligible. For further details,
Ramdas Varak (9325381399) or Vijay Sawal (9370404449) mat be contacted.

Kavlekar appointed VP of AAI

PANAJI: Chetan Kavlekar has been
elected as the vice president of the Archery Association of India (AAI). Pramod
Chandurkar has been elected as the Secretary General and Rajendra Tomar as the
Treasurer of AAI. Kavlekar is also a Goa state awardee in physical education
and sports.